Fujitsu E-Reader With FLEPia Technology

Fujitsu has launched an e-reader with a color screen, a technological
first for this device. A Kindle competitor in the making if it ever sees
the light of day. For now the Fujitsu ebook is being tested in one Tokyo
restaurant - the Termina Kinshicho Fujiya restaurant which has a
dedicated “BB Mobile Point” wireless LAN so that readers can
access online content that includes train timetables and weather reports
as well.The Fujitsu e-reader uses the company’s patented FLEPia
technology. It scores over Kindle not only because Kindle is greyscale
and the Fujitsu ebook has a color display but also in terms of size.
Apparently the Fujitsu ereader will be available in two sizes - A5 and
A4, weighing 480 grams and 320 grams, respectively. The Fujitsu e-reader
will be approximately around 12mm thick. A single 4GB SD flash card will
give you enough magazines to keep you busy reading for two years. One
recharge can keep the reader going for 50 hours. The device features
built-in Wi-Fi connectivity and a USB 2.0 port. There are six buttons
and a scroll key for maneuvering your way around the magazine pages.
Since the Fujitsu ereader has a touchscreen, it has done away with the
keyboard. Stereo speakers enhance the audio experience and runs on the
Windows CE5 operating system.However, clear color images and anytime
information does not come cheap. The Fujitsu reader is slated to cost
around $900. The Amazon Kindle costs a mere $360. The Fujitsu ereader
will be available in white pearl, silver, and pink pearl colors.